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Short drama boom sends new wave of startups knocking on VC doors

Short drama boom sends new wave of startups knocking on VC doors

Short drama boom sends new wave of startups knocking on VC doors


Stellaris Ventures-backed Flick TV, Elevation Capital-backed Rigi and Peak XV-backed Dashverse Reels are among a new cohort of micro-drama startups exploring $25-50 million fundraises, according to five people familiar with the matter. The interest reflects a fast-scaling category built on cliffhanger-led episodic content, where artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled production and microtransaction-based monetization are beginning to reshape early unit economics.

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